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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.73, 286.19 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.73, 286.19 and 75.25 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.73 : 286.19 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.73/286.19 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.73x = 286.19 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.73x = 21,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,535.80/190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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